CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA SERIES
Today, his fashion house is a symbol of absolute trash and absurd fashion garbage and he is most probably turning in his grave, sadly, but there were days when CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA and his name were a symbol of innovative high style and elegance. January 19th is bringing us Spanish six episode mini TV series which will give us a chronicle of the rise of designer Cristóbal Balenciaga from humble origins to fashion icon. Alberto
San Juan plays the designer with Patrice Thibaud as Christian Dior, Anne Victorie Olivier as Audrey Hepburn and Anouk Grinberg as Coco Chanel. ![]()


FROM RAGS TO RICHES
When the designer presents his first haute couture collection in Paris
in 1937, behind him is a successful career in his workshops in Madrid
and San
Sebastián dressing the Spanish elite and aristocracy. However,
the designs that set trends in Spain do not quite work in the
sophisticated fashion empire
that Paris has become, where Chanel, Dior
and Givenchy are the benchmark of haute couture. Guided by his obsession
with control in all aspects of his life,
Cristóbal Balenciaga will
define his style and end up becoming one of the most important designers
of all time. Using his natural talent, strong work ethic and
sharp nose
for business, Cristóbal Balenciaga goes on to become one of the most
prominent fashion designers of all time. Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think.



